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March 27, 1997|ASHLEY CARMICHAEL

In recognition of its 85th birthday, Oreo is sponsoring the Only Oreo Kids Recipe Contest. Dessert recipe entries must be original and will be judged on creativity, flavor, appearance and how they use Oreo cookies. There are two age categories: 7 and under and 8-12. The grand prize winner in each will receive a $20,000 savings bond, a year's supply of Oreos and a trip to Oreo's 85th birthday party at Universal Studios Florida this fall.

The recipe, along with a completed entry form, should be postmarked by Aug. 3. To obtain an entry form call 888-328-6736 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday or visit the Oreo Web site (http://www.nabisco.com/OREO). Entries should be mailed to: Oreo Kids' Recipe Contest, P.O. Box 311, Parsippany, NJ 07054-0311.

* Beginning Tuesday, Weber will open its Grill-Line to answer reader's questions about outdoor cooking. Callers can also receive All-American BBQ Entertaining. This free guide includes menus, recipes and step-by-step instructions for outdoor entertaining. Grill-Line, 800-474-5568, will be open 9 a.m.- 7 p.m., Monday-Friday, through Sept. 3.

* Borden Foods Corp., the makers of ReaLemon Lemon Juice from Concentrate, has developed a brochure aimed at pregnant women highlighting lemon drinks, decaffeinated teas and cooler recipes that will add a little taste to your water intake. H2O for the Both of YOU includes health tips and recipes and is available free by sending a self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope to: ReaLemon H2O Offer, c/o Product Publicity, Borden Foods Corp., 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215.